Eastside Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Eastside Santa Cruz
Stay near popular Eastside Santa Cruz attractions
Activities
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
AU$63
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
AU$65
per adult
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
AU$186
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
AU$65
per adult
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
AU$202
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Deals
Hitching Post Studios Inn
1717 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$210 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$210
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (432 reviews)
"Room was very clean, roomy and comfortable. Staff was great. Parking not so great. WiFi kept going in and out, which wouldn’t have been a problem if I was getting better phone reception."
Reviewed on 22 July 2026
Bella Notte
21305 E Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$354 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$354
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"our stay was superior..well located to beaches....and harbor, room was large and high ceilings,,(second floor room) large and high end tv (even my wife was impressed..had a bit of a problem getting the wifi going(my fault) after contacting the management issue was cleared up immediately! ie. the ..."
Reviewed on 15 July 2026
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
401 Johans Beach Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$418 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$418
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (613 reviews)
"Location is amazing and if you’re a dog family this is a great option. Be prepared for noisy neighbors and lukewarm showers. I’m not sure if it was only our cottage, but we had bright lights outside our windows throughout the night. I’m sure it’s for safety but not very pleasant. My husband and I ..."
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
Savasana Surfer's Retreat
Santa Cruz CA
Stay at this apartment in Santa Cruz. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located nearby.
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$695 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$695
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (401 reviews)
"Made the mistake of booking a room here to celebrate my birthday. The room we got was literally a basement. I could grab people ankles walking by on the side walk. The Dream inn is right across the street. I’d highly recommend to stay there instead. We are locals here and are in the middle of a remodel ..."
Reviewed on 26 July 2026
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$162 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$162
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,095 reviews)
"The only complaint we could have is the beds and pillows were awful. pillows were flat and not enough to hold your head up. Beds were super stiff, the most uncomfortable bed I’ve ever encountered. They were on these metal frames that squeaked very loudly. Underneath lining the bed was what I describe ..."
Reviewed on 26 July 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Our guide on where to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz
Find the best Eastside Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Westside Santa Cruz
Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
Pleasure Point
While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.
Beach Hill - Beach Flats
While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang
Upper Seabright
While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown Santa Cruz
Unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pacific Avenue or Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're exploring the area.
